title: Strigolactones fine-tune the root system.
abstract: Strigolactones were originally discovered to be involved in parasitic weed germination, in mycorrhizal association and in the control of shoot architecture. Despite their clear role in rhizosphere signaling, comparatively less attention has been given to the belowground function of strigolactones on plant development. However, research has revealed that strigolactones play a key role in the regulation of the root system including adventitious roots, primary root length, lateral roots, root hairs and nodulation. Here, we review the recent progress regarding strigolactone regulation of the root system and the antagonism and interplay with other hormones.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plant Production, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rasmussen
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Depuydt
authors.forename: Sofie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Goormachtig
authors.forename: Danny
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Geelen
mesh_terms: D007210:Indoleacetic Acids / Q000378:metabolism; D007783:Lactones / Q000378:metabolism*; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000378:metabolism*; D012987:Soil
chemical_list: D007210:Indoleacetic Acids; D007783:Lactones; D012987:Soil